While Central Ohio restaurants and bars are eager to re-open their doors, many are choosing to delay welcoming back dine-in guests.

After being ordered to close to dine-in patrons since March 15, Ohio restaurants are allowed to bring back guests for patio dining on May 15 and indoor dining on May 21.

Some spots are choosing to stick with carryout options for now, while others have set opening dates a few weeks in the future, and still more are not yet ready to make decisions.

Here’s the status of several bars and restaurants around Central Ohio, organized by those re-opening on days besides May 15 and May 21, those sticking with carryout, and those that promise updates soon. As always, things can change quickly. Continue to check restaurants and bars’ websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.

Later Re-Opening Dates

Arch City Tavern

Arch City Tavern will re-open sporting a fresh look. The bar is tackling some long-awaited renovations before opening back up – renovations that will help facilitate social distancing guidelines according to a post on Facebook.

Barley’s Brewing

As Barley’s welcomes back dine-in customers, reservations are preferred. Masks are optional, but strongly suggested while not eating and drinking. The bar is stocked not just with booze, but and abundance of hand sanitizer, spray sanitizer (anti-viral) and masks.

BLunch

BLunch has been offering carryout on the weekends, but will add dine-in guests to the mix starting May 23. Guests are asked to use the call ahead option for putting their name on the waiting list. When they arrive to be seated, if a table isn’t ready, BLunch requests that they wait in their car or keep socially distant out front.

Gemüt Biergarten

Patio Re-Opening May 22734 Oak St. – Olde Towne East

Gemüt will re-open its patios on May 22. Patrons are encouraged to order at their tables from their phones using the brewery’s new website and the eats and drinks will be brought to you. Guests are also asked to stay seated (no standing around) and wear masks when not at their tables. Tables are first-come, first-serve and reservations will not be accepted.

Land-Grant Brewing Company

Franklinton brewery Land-Grant has shared a detailed explanation of how it will keep guests safe upon re-opening its beer garden, and will stay outdoors only for the foreseeable future. Beer will be served in cans only and orders made via the brewery’s mobile app. Find more details on social distancing procedures and changes here.

Mezzo

Mezzo is back with a trifecta of dine-in, carryout and delivery. Reservations are available for dine-in including patio tables. The eatery will host happy hour from 4 – 6 p.m. on the patio and until 7 p.m. at the bar with half-off pizza and drink specials.

Mikey’s Late Night Slice

Short North Re-Opening May 21 / Downtown & Fourth Street Re-Opening May 261030 N. High St. – Short North457 N. High St. – Downtown268 S. Fourth St. – DowntownHours: Currently all locations 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily

There’s a trio of options for grabbing a Late Night Slice. The pizza joint has re-opened its three Central Ohio locations. Seating will be first come, first serve with no reservations. More details on new procedures can be found on their Facebook page.

Seventh Son will continue on with carryout and delivery, and is now welcoming back imbibers for “drink-in.” Hosts will now seat guests and guests are to stay seated unless grabbing a beer or going to the bathroom. No doggos or children for the time being.

The Whitney House

Worthington’s The Whitney House will continue offering its touch-free carryout menu (with wine and drinks!) and delivery through third-party services. The restaurant is planning to welcome back dine-in guests on June 2 with a new seating arrangement and new menus. Reservations can be made now.

The Woodbury

Offering carryout during the dine-in shut down, The Woodbury will bring back seated guests on June 1. Stay tuned for more info on new procedures, but in the meantime, diners can begin making reservations.

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Susan is the editor of TheMetropreneur.com and associate editor of ColumbusUnderground.com, and also covers small business and entrepreneurial news and the food scene in Central Ohio. Susan holds a degree in Communication with a minor in Professional Writing from The Ohio State University. She sits on the board of the Central Ohio Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and loves coffee, whiskey, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

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Susan is the editor of TheMetropreneur.com and associate editor of ColumbusUnderground.com, and also covers small business and entrepreneurial news and the food scene in Central Ohio. Susan holds a degree in Communication with a minor in Professional Writing from The Ohio State University. She sits on the board of the Central Ohio Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and loves coffee, whiskey, cooking and spending time with friends and family.